Eowyn smiled at that. She had not had much interaction with the lady Del, but the way she spoke reminded Eowyn of the worst days of Theoden King's illness, though Theoden King had been more tired. No three words fit together in either case.

"I do not envy you that task, my lord, but I am sure you will name the child well in the end," she said steadily, patting Lorica on the nose as she removed the bridle.